Summary: A single mother, Denise, is dealing with the disability of her beloved son, Kyle. All attempts at dating before have been disasters, because no one understands the love and commitment she has for her son. Then Taylor comes along and immediately bonds with her son. Of course, they fall in love, but run into obstacles along the way. Will they get married? Hmmm...
Review: I LOVED this book because it was a page turner and I felt all of Denise's pain. It was as if I was really there with her. It was very engaging.
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The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks
Reviewed by Tamara J
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary: This girl Julie just lost a husband and now is stepping out into the dating world. But as soon as she starts dating she is torn between two very eligible men. One has always been there for her, through thick and thin, and the other is a new, exciting man who has a suspicious personality. Through all this she relies on her dog, Singer, to help her get through this decision and coping with the loss of her husband. But then...
Review: I enjoyed this book because it was very suspenseful and made you as if you were a part of the book.
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Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Reviewed by: Michelle
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary: Thirteen Reasons Why is about a teenage boy Clay who finds a box of tapes on his doorstep. Turns out the tapes are voice recordings from Hannah, the girl Clay liked that committed suicide two weeks earlier. Each tape is a reason why she killed herself and the people who got the box of tapes, including Clay, received them because they were one of the reasons. It is an amazing story that keeps the reader in suspense wondering what Hannah's reasons were and what Clay had to do with it.
Review: I enjoyed the book because it was really suspenseful. It kept you wondering what was going to happen next and who did what. I also liked how the book portrayed each character’s emotions; you could feel what they were going through.
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Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
Reviewed by: Brittany F.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary: A girl starts high school popular, after a huge misunderstanding her best friend disowns her. She was at a party one night and things just go wrong. Shhhh it’s just me is all she can think of!
Review: I like it because it keeps you into it and you just want to keep reading.
Jackie Robinson by Carin T. Ford
Reviewed by: Bashar J.
Genre:
Biography
Rating:
5 stars
Summary: The book is talking about how Jackie was one of the most athletic people at his school and he was one of the best players at many sports like football, basketball and baseball but he got injured and he quit playing sports. After a while the Brooklyn Dodgers GM wanted to talk with Jackie to play baseball for the Dodgers and from here the story begin how Jackie took all the racist stuff that the crowd made and how he made it to the MLB and how he changed the baseball world and USA.
Review: I liked this book because one man was able to change a whole country by playing a sport like baseball how he was the only black player in the MLB then after years Black people start playing baseball and how he won MVP's how he took all the swearing at him and how he avoid getting in fights with white players or white crowd that’s why he got drafted to the dodgers.
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Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
Reviewed by: Aundrea I.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
4 stars
Summary: The girls, Cassie and Lia have a competition to see who can be the skinniest because they are anorexic, then Cassie feels like she's being haunted by Lia's spirit.
Review: I liked the book because it was an overall good story, but it was very depressing, so it would be a book I would read again.
Reviewed by: Erin R.
Rating:
5 stars
Summary: This book is about a girl who is struggling with an eating disorder and depression. It is a constant battle for her because she lost her best friend and her parents are divorced.
Review: I loved this book because it seemed so real to me. I could feel the emotions of Lia as she battles her disease. It's not your typical teen book either. It has a little bit of everything in it and I would definitely read it again.
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Pretty Little Devils by Nancy Holder
Reviewed by: Stephanie H.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary: This book is an ongoing battle between a girl and her path to the life she always dreamed of. Hazel stone had always wanted to be a part of the PLD's the most exclusive group of girls in the school. Caught up in a series of unexpected events Hazel finds herself becoming best friends with the PLD's, she was thrilled. Little does Hazel know her new found fame would come with serious consequences. She will soon find that the baby-sitting and the all night soirees would turn to nasty prank calls and life threatening events, jealousy is the deadliest trait.
Review: I loved this book. It was amazing! It starts off as a simple story about a c-lister trying to make it to the big time. It is truly a page turner; it was really hard to put it down. Anyone that has ever been in high school can relate to the decisions Hazel has to make on leaving her friends to rise to the top of the a-list. Yet, it is not just your everyday high school love story, it incorporates suspense, and horror, and mystery, it is intense. Then the ending will blow your mind it is impossible to see coming. I totally recommend this book to every high school girl there is out there. You'll love it!
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Don't Get it Twisted by Paula Chase
Reviewed by: Jacquan
Genre:
Multicultural
Rating:
4 stars
Summary: The main character of the story Mina just became a teen and she wants to go to parties and have fun with her friends but her parents don’t let her and the biggest party of Del Rio High comes along called the Frenzy. Since her best friend Lizzy is going Mina parents let her go only by their rules. Mina only wants to go to the party because her biggest crush Craig is going to be there but when she get to the party something happen that she really hate.
Review: I like this book because it tells the life of most regular teens and how there heart get broken for the very first time by someone they thought they love. This is a very good book and i enjoyed it.
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Reviewd by: Dawn S.
Genre:
Fantasy
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
Katsa lives in a magical world where some children are born with certain talents, or graces. These children are signified by two different colored eyes, and are at the disposal of their king. Katsa goes on a journey across many of the kingdoms of this world in order to solve a series of mysteries presented to her. And along the way she makes friends, falls in love, and discovers her true gift.
Review:
I really liked this book because of the complex characters and the interesting plot twist. Katsa's strive to fit in, but to maintain her individuality is a situation that many teenagers will be able to relate to. Overall I thought the book was well written and exellence coming-of-age story.
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Upstate by Kalisha Buckhanon
Reviewed by Tini C.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
Natasha and Antonio were madly in love, teenagers. This took place is Harlem in 1990 and times were way different than they are now especially with technology. Over the course of 9 years almost 10, Antonio was in Prison and they would write letters back and fourth talking about the struggles in life. The struggles of death, being apart, and events that are harder to fix when he's in the pin. He murdered his father so its hard for anyone to trust him, even Natasha at times. The book goes over the times they have had before he was there and its such an extraordinary story that everyone should read, if they are mature for sexual content.
Review:
I love drama and real life stories. They catch your eyes and make you not want to stop reading, thats why this book was seat-moving and thrilling. They talk with slang and make you feel like your actually in the story. It made me cry, laugh, get angry, and feel sympathetic. Any book that can make you stay up all night after a long day of school and still want to read it til you have to get up for the next day must be a great book. I feel the story was moving and it made me see what some people went through at that time period and how they handled it before I was born.
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Trash by Andy Mulligan
Reviewed by: Tomi O.
Genre:
Mystery/Suspense
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
It is about two boys one named jun-jun (rat), Raphael, Gardo. Who are dumpsite boys that stumble across a secret that even the police would kill to find, the boys must find it before the wrong person does. They go through many puzzles and secrets that even the police force do not find.
Review:
I liked the book because of their dedication to do the right thing even thought they were mere dumpsite boys and i also liked what they did at the end of the story and how it ended.
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The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Kaitlin
Genre:
Science Fiction
Rating:
4 stars
Summary: This story is about a "soul" named Wanderer and she is in a new host body on the newly taken over planet Earth. But she is having problems with an invisible threat named Melanie Stryder who refuses to fade away. Melanie was one of the resisting humans who found out what was happening before it was too late. She hated the "parasites" but has to get along with Wanderer in order to make it to her goal, to go home. Wanderer goes along with Melanie because she is dying to be human and eventually the two become on friendly terms. The both of them go on a pain staking journey to get back to the humans Melanie loves and refuses to give up and back to the man she loves.
Review:
I loved this book because I usually don't like Science fiction but this book is specially made for people like that and it tells about how even if your "worlds apart" there's a place somewhere you will always belong.
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Tears of a Tiger by Sharon Draper
Reviewd by: Aaryn B.
Genre:
Multicultural
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
Andrew, Robbie and a bunch of their other teammates were celebrating in the locker room after an exciting game in which they won. Andy and Robbie decided to celebrate thier victory by driving around and getting wasted. This horrible decision led to the death of Andy's best friend Robbie washington. This tragedy turning point for their high school and expecially for the life of Andy. The accident was never over in the eyes of Andy and that attitude made push everyone in his life away even himself.
Review:
I liked this book because it expressed how drunk driving can really destroy someones life. I recommend this book to all teenage drivers because it would really make thim realize that drinking and driving is not an option.
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Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper
Reviewed by: Chris G.
Genre:
Multicultural
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
In the book forged by fire Gerald and his little sister have been constantly getting abuse by their step dad for 5 years. They finally get help and he gets put in jail for 9 years, and after 9 years their mom lets him move back in and their trying to find a way to get rid of him again.
Review:
I liked this book because it was very suspenseful and it got my attention and i couldn't put the book down.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
Review by: Brian R.
Genre:
Fantasy
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
This book is about a boy who is forced to go into hiding because someone is trying to kill him. Harry and two of his friends go out looking for Horcruxes witch there are seven of them. Two of them have been destroyed and harry and his friend go looking for the others to destroy them.
Review:
I liked the book because I like fantasy books. I liked it because the author put great detail in and when you thought something was going to happen and it didn't and it made me want to keep reading it.
Someone Like You
Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen
Review by: Hillary J.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
Halley and her mom have always been close , but that begins to change when her moms sends her away to summer camp. When Halley arrives home she realizes that her bestfriend Scarlett just lost her boyfriend in a motorcyle accident. Now school begins and the bad news unraves. Scarlett only had sex once and now she's pregnant and a single mother. Halley becomes involved with a rich boy named Macon which her parents really don't want her dating. He pushes Halley to have sex but she refuses. Then pregnant Scarlett becomes friends with a super nerd Cameron. On prom night Scarlett goes into labor but now it shows how everyone had to grow up , even if they didn't want to.
Review:
I enjoyed this book because Halley was quiet , sweet, shy girl. Scarlett was always the ine with tougher skin but now she had to lean on Halley shoulder. After a one , one night stand , Scarlett loses her love Michael the next day but is left with a piece of his heart by becoming inpregnanted with his child. I suggest young teen girls should read this book to know your life could change drastically when you least expect it. But all ways have a good friend because instead of having siblings god gives you bestfriends (:
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Reviewed by: Bianca R.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
The book if i stay is about a 17 year old girl named Mia. Mia is very mature for her age. One day in Oregon it snowed and it doesn’t snow very often in Oregon and when it does everything shuts down. Mia and her family which consists of her, her mom and dad, and her little brother Teddy, decide to go for a drive to a friend’s house for the day. When everything is going good in Mia’s life; she has an awesome family, a hobby that she loves, and an amazing boyfriend. Something happens that will change her life forever. While driving Mia closes her eyes to take in the classical music playing which she loves and suddenly a truck rams into the side of their car. After the wreck Mia jumps up put of the ditch and seems to be completely fine. When she goes to look if her parents are okay she discovers her mom and dad are dead. She goes looking for her little brother Teddy. When she thinks she has found him she realizes he is wear her bracelet that her boyfriend has given her. It was really Mia laying there not Teddy. Mia struggles to figure out how to get back into her own body.
Review:
So far i really like the book If I stay. The book keeps you guessing and wondering what will happen to Mia and her life after she gets through this. I would suggest this book for people who like to guess or be surprised what will happen next.
Shadows of the Sea by Joan Haitt Harlow
Reviewed by: Dani W.
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
If you like adventurous books you would probably like this book. It is about traveling and living in a new town for the summer during a war. It’s about meeting new people and discovering who you really are. You discover new land and untold secrets. There are parts in the book that you would expect what happens but there are things in it that you wouldn’t expect to happen. It talks about having to paint light houses and if you have your lights on at night you have to have your blinds covering them so ships can't see them.
Review:
The book is boring at the beginning but when you keep reading it becomes adventurous. Parts of it can get confusing but if you keep reading it will start making more since to you. If you like to read books about war you would probably like it, even though it doesn’t talk much about war in the beginning of the war but towards the middle it starts to more. It describes how living not being able to see or talk to your family can feel.
Number the Stars
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Reviewed by: Corey N.
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
I think that this book is for teens and up. If you are older than 10, then all ages will love this book. It's about your two typical girls, best friends. Annemarie must do whatever she can to protect her best friend, Ellen Rosen, a Jew. Ellen's parents leave to protect Ellen, and ask the Johansens to let Ellen stay with them. Annemarie and her family of course say yes, and the adventure began. In the end, Peter risks his life, being discovered by the Nazis and remembered on the night that his girlfriend, Lise, and him escaped. The Nazis remembered them, and realized that Peter wasn't killed that night. In the very end, everything is almost happy. No one knew when the Rosens would return, but they were safe - escaped. I thought it was a great way to end the book, knowing that everyone was safe. The letter of Peter written on the night before he would die was the saddest and most depressing. A story of true friendship. I read this in 6th grade and thought it was great. It's really awesome for using to teach children of literature in English class. It's a great book that will keep young children interested, even if they are in middle school / high school. A great educational value as well.
Review:
I think this book is great. I read it when I was in 6th grade and understood it perfectly. Suprisingly right now I am in 10th grade and ever since 6th grade it was my favorite book. The weird thing is that I hate reading but this book was the best book ever.
Petals on the Wind (Dollanganger, Book 2)
Petals on the Wind by V.C. Andrews
Reviewed by: Jessica H.
Genre:
Mystery/Suspense
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
The Dollangager kids make there way from home, or as close as the attic has come to a home. They run from fear and hatred and sadness, but they soon realize that they can only run for so long. Cathy, Chris and Carrie think that it would be very easy to escape their problems from Foxworth Manor. But, their past will always haunt them. Emtions running, and adrenline pumping they soon find out that they can not hide from their feelings and their past.
Review:
The reason I enjoy this book is because it's full of all the things teenagers go through. Crazy emotions, dreams, and family issues. But, this book alsp brings something else to the table. The Dollangager kids are kids who have seen it all, a crazy mother and grandmother, to loosing there dad and other loved ones. This book is like, if you think your life is bad, well take a look at mine it ain't so peachy either. If you like the books that keep you on edge and have a creepy and evil tone to it all, then you will LOVE this book. This is the kind of book that makes you think, atleast I don't have that crazy mother and makes you want to say "hey mom, thanks for being, you know, normal and stuff."
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Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Review #1 by: Jessica B.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
The book that I read was Perfect Chemistry. It was about a boy named Alex and a girl named Brittany they are total opposites and they never talk until their first day of senior year. A little incident happens. Then later in the day they walk into the same class, which is Chemistry. Their teacher, Mrs. Peterson, is really mean nobody really likes her. They all sit where they want to but the teacher said she already has assign seats for them. And what do you know they are chemistry partners. Either of them is very happy because of it.
Review:
I loved this book because it always kept me guessing. I never knew what was going to happen next. Even if you would predict what would happen your always worng. I would think the person/ people that would like this kind of book would be mature teenagers that wants to enjoy a nice book. Also if they love books that involve love and drama this is the book. And i promise you will not regret this book. I usually take forever to read books and this one only took me a week or less.
Review #2 by: Jaunice K
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:This book is about two people who are on different sides of the popularity spectrum but find a way to like each other for who they are. Brittany and Alex couldn't be farther from the same since Brittany is a rich girl and Alex is a gang banger. Despite what everyone says, they get together after being assigned Chemistry partners for a big project. As if senior year wasn't hard enough, Brittany faces the challenges of her parents wanting to send her sister off due to her mental disability. Trying to keep up this perfect fascade in hard for this not-so-perfect couple.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Reviewed by: Hannah F.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
The summer i turned pretty is about a girl that goes to a summer house every summer. She and one other family live their that family has two boys that she is good friends with. She gets treated differently this summer though. Her life takes a big turn during this summer at the summer house.
Review:
I liked this book because it was mysterious and it kept you guessing. This book also talks about things that can happen in real life. If you like romance and mystery then this is the book for you.
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Stay with me By: Garrett Freymann-Weyr
Reviewed by: Lauren S.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
A girl loses her sister, due to suicide. She tries to figure out why, but she doesn't know where to start. She finds out what she had done before she commited suicide. Her sister scheduled to see all her old friends that she hasn't seen for a while. She never really thought much about it, and she didn't think her sister would do something like that. She's not that kind of person. She tries to step back, and go over Rebecca's steps. She even gets a job at a cafe, so she can try to find out who she saw her sister with while she was walking home from school one day. She looked in her organization book to try and see who he is. The only clue she could find is "T." Now she's searching and trying to put the puzzle pieces together in order to figure this out.
Review:
I really like this book because it's the kind of book that catches my eye. I'm really into the romantic types of books, and I think this book is perfect for me. The title makes me think that it's about somebody that tries something, and along the way she finds somebody that'll always be there for her. Anybody who likes books that have the unexpected would enjoy this book. You'll want to keep on reading once you start.
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By the Time You Read This, I'll be Dead by Julie Ann Peters
Review by: Alexus C.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
4 stars
Summary: A girl name Daelyn who thinks that she does not belong on earth and want to kill herself. So she goes on websites to find out how to kill herself. Then a boy name Santana begins to sit with her after school while waiting for her parents. Even though that Daelyn told this boy to go away he still wanted to be her friend, because she wasn't the only one who had problems in her life.
Review:
Why i liked this book because this book was very real and it also explain how bullying can push young people to the very edge which i understand because bullying can cause alot of issues like this book.
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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Reviewed by: Sierra
Genre:
Supernatural
Rating:
5 stars
Summary: Edward is a vampire and doesn't really talk to anybody at school. He can read everybody’s mind except for Bella the new girl at school. Bella just moved from starting with her mom and now she is staying with her dad in forks. Bella and Edward don't really hit it off at first and then they began to like each other and start dating.
Review:
I loved this book because I am into vampires and things like that. if you are somebody that likes vampires and love books this would be the perfect book for you. I also loved this book because it is very catchy and you don't want to put it down. I recommend you pick it up and start reading it and watch you won't be able to put it down.
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Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler
Review by: Rachel F.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
4 stars
Summary:
A girl falls in love with her best friend's brother, but something tragic happens. After the tragedy the girl and her best friend go on a family vacation. Her friend decides to have a contest and call it the twenty boy summer. Each day they are on vacation they will find a new boy. Can this girl find her summer romance in the twenty boy summer or has she already had her romance with someone else.
Review:
I liked this book because it was about romance and it was very funny. I would recomend this book to someone that likes romance with comedy, but also a little piece of tradgedy. It is kind of like a chick flick, but it's worth reading.
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Night by Elie Wiesel
Reviewed by: Noaln M.
Genre:
Nonfiction/Memoir
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
This book was about the life of a Jewish boy that went through the holocaust. It makes you visualize all of the terrible things that he had to do and see at only 15 years old. This is a real historical yet real book that will change your views on the holocaust forever.
Review:
I honestly can say that there was no part in this book that i did not like. I was always excited to turn the page and see what new was going to happen next.
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Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson
Reviewed by: Cori C.
Genre:
Realistic
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
This book is about boy who is accused of putting up graphic pictures of a girl from a party.
Review:
I liked this book because it keeps your interest and I like books about things that could actually happen.
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All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab
Reviewed by: Danielle D.
Genre:
Mystery
Rating:
5 stars
Summary:
Neily Monroe starts at a new school, Brighton, where he meets Carly. Him and Carly become instant friends. It's not long before they start hanging out everyday and they both develop feelings for each other. They begin dating, and Neily couldn't be happier. He thinks everything is going perfect, until everything starts to go downhill. Carly's mom is diagnosed with cancer and ends up dying. This has a big impact on Carly and she starts questioning everything in her life, including her relationship with Neily. Her cousin, Audrey, has also became a big part of her life as her best friend. When Audrey starts dating Cass Irving, one of the popular guys in school, Audrey starts to bring Carly around his group of friends. This is when Carly and Adam Murray, the guy that has a bad reputation at school, start hanging out. Carly swears to Neily that her and Adam are just friends, but it's not long until Carly leaves Neily for Adam. Neily is heartbroken and doesn't know what to do. He remains obsessed with Carly. Carly gets involved with the wrong crowd and starts doing everything they do. One night, while Carly was up at the Empire Creek Bridge, she is shot and killed. Neily is the one who finds her there. He is devastated. Everyone in town believes that Enzo, Carly's uncle and Audrey's father, is the one who killed her because his gun is found in the lake where she was murdered. Audrey is forced to switch schools and her boyfriend Cass leaves her. A year later, Audrey returns to school in hopes of clearing her father's name. She asks Neily for help, and together they investigate every aspect of Carly's murder to find out who is her real killer is. In this process, they find out shocking information that no one would have thought before. Their information leads to the discovery of her killer, and it is one that no one would have expected.
Review:
I really enjoyed this book. The main reason is because with every chapter, it makes you want to read the next one to find out what happens next. It keeps the reader interested. When you think you know what happens next, it turns out to be completely different. The book deals with real life issues that could happen to any teenager as well. It's an awesome book and I'm glad i read it!
Adolph Hitler: A Portrait in Tyranny by Robert Trent Cooper
Reviewed by: Robert
Genre:
Nonfiction/Biography
Rating:
3 stars
Summary:
This book is about Adolf Hitler and his rise to power. This story starts off talking about his parents then moves on to him after about five or so pages. It tells how once hitler got older he went to school for art and wanted to be an artist. But he flunked out of art school because of lack of money so he then became homeless and crazy. He was living in a train station and trying to sell his art. As he got older he heard about a group who accept anyone that is white. At the time Hitler was homeless so he decided to join the group and found that he liked there speaking. So he became very interested in the group and began to speak in front of them. This caused him to rise through the club witch caused him to run all of the nazis. This made him a big leader which cause him to start his takeover. His speaches motivated people and people loved him. After he got all of the support he started to take over. He put all of the jews in the consentration camps and begun to take over all of the countries that he could. Then after everyone was looking for him he disapearded forever.
Review:
I liked this book because it had a good storyline and was factual.
NWHS Student Book Reviews
Realistic
5 stars
A single mother, Denise, is dealing with the disability of her beloved son, Kyle. All attempts at dating before have been disasters, because no one understands the love and commitment she has for her son. Then Taylor comes along and immediately bonds with her son. Of course, they fall in love, but run into obstacles along the way. Will they get married? Hmmm...
I LOVED this book because it was a page turner and I felt all of Denise's pain. It was as if I was really there with her. It was very engaging.
Realistic
5 stars
This girl Julie just lost a husband and now is stepping out into the dating world. But as soon as she starts dating she is torn between two very eligible men. One has always been there for her, through thick and thin, and the other is a new, exciting man who has a suspicious personality. Through all this she relies on her dog, Singer, to help her get through this decision and coping with the loss of her husband. But then...
I enjoyed this book because it was very suspenseful and made you as if you were a part of the book.
Realistic
5 stars
Thirteen Reasons Why is about a teenage boy Clay who finds a box of tapes on his doorstep. Turns out the tapes are voice recordings from Hannah, the girl Clay liked that committed suicide two weeks earlier. Each tape is a reason why she killed herself and the people who got the box of tapes, including Clay, received them because they were one of the reasons. It is an amazing story that keeps the reader in suspense wondering what Hannah's reasons were and what Clay had to do with it.
I enjoyed the book because it was really suspenseful. It kept you wondering what was going to happen next and who did what. I also liked how the book portrayed each character’s emotions; you could feel what they were going through.
Realistic
5 stars
A girl starts high school popular, after a huge misunderstanding her best friend disowns her. She was at a party one night and things just go wrong. Shhhh it’s just me is all she can think of!
I like it because it keeps you into it and you just want to keep reading.
Biography
5 stars
The book is talking about how Jackie was one of the most athletic people at his school and he was one of the best players at many sports like football, basketball and baseball but he got injured and he quit playing sports. After a while the Brooklyn Dodgers GM wanted to talk with Jackie to play baseball for the Dodgers and from here the story begin how Jackie took all the racist stuff that the crowd made and how he made it to the MLB and how he changed the baseball world and USA.
I liked this book because one man was able to change a whole country by playing a sport like baseball how he was the only black player in the MLB then after years Black people start playing baseball and how he won MVP's how he took all the swearing at him and how he avoid getting in fights with white players or white crowd that’s why he got drafted to the dodgers.
Realistic
4 stars
The girls, Cassie and Lia have a competition to see who can be the skinniest because they are anorexic, then Cassie feels like she's being haunted by Lia's spirit.
I liked the book because it was an overall good story, but it was very depressing, so it would be a book I would read again.
5 stars
This book is about a girl who is struggling with an eating disorder and depression. It is a constant battle for her because she lost her best friend and her parents are divorced.
I loved this book because it seemed so real to me. I could feel the emotions of Lia as she battles her disease. It's not your typical teen book either. It has a little bit of everything in it and I would definitely read it again.
Realistic
5 stars
This book is an ongoing battle between a girl and her path to the life she always dreamed of. Hazel stone had always wanted to be a part of the PLD's the most exclusive group of girls in the school. Caught up in a series of unexpected events Hazel finds herself becoming best friends with the PLD's, she was thrilled. Little does Hazel know her new found fame would come with serious consequences. She will soon find that the baby-sitting and the all night soirees would turn to nasty prank calls and life threatening events, jealousy is the deadliest trait.
I loved this book. It was amazing! It starts off as a simple story about a c-lister trying to make it to the big time. It is truly a page turner; it was really hard to put it down. Anyone that has ever been in high school can relate to the decisions Hazel has to make on leaving her friends to rise to the top of the a-list. Yet, it is not just your everyday high school love story, it incorporates suspense, and horror, and mystery, it is intense. Then the ending will blow your mind it is impossible to see coming. I totally recommend this book to every high school girl there is out there. You'll love it!
Multicultural
4 stars
The main character of the story Mina just became a teen and she wants to go to parties and have fun with her friends but her parents don’t let her and the biggest party of Del Rio High comes along called the Frenzy. Since her best friend Lizzy is going Mina parents let her go only by their rules. Mina only wants to go to the party because her biggest crush Craig is going to be there but when she get to the party something happen that she really hate.
I like this book because it tells the life of most regular teens and how there heart get broken for the very first time by someone they thought they love. This is a very good book and i enjoyed it.
Fantasy
5 stars
Katsa lives in a magical world where some children are born with certain talents, or graces. These children are signified by two different colored eyes, and are at the disposal of their king. Katsa goes on a journey across many of the kingdoms of this world in order to solve a series of mysteries presented to her. And along the way she makes friends, falls in love, and discovers her true gift.
I really liked this book because of the complex characters and the interesting plot twist. Katsa's strive to fit in, but to maintain her individuality is a situation that many teenagers will be able to relate to. Overall I thought the book was well written and exellence coming-of-age story.
Realistic
5 stars
Natasha and Antonio were madly in love, teenagers. This took place is Harlem in 1990 and times were way different than they are now especially with technology. Over the course of 9 years almost 10, Antonio was in Prison and they would write letters back and fourth talking about the struggles in life. The struggles of death, being apart, and events that are harder to fix when he's in the pin. He murdered his father so its hard for anyone to trust him, even Natasha at times. The book goes over the times they have had before he was there and its such an extraordinary story that everyone should read, if they are mature for sexual content.
I love drama and real life stories. They catch your eyes and make you not want to stop reading, thats why this book was seat-moving and thrilling. They talk with slang and make you feel like your actually in the story. It made me cry, laugh, get angry, and feel sympathetic. Any book that can make you stay up all night after a long day of school and still want to read it til you have to get up for the next day must be a great book. I feel the story was moving and it made me see what some people went through at that time period and how they handled it before I was born.
Mystery/Suspense
4 stars
It is about two boys one named jun-jun (rat), Raphael, Gardo. Who are dumpsite boys that stumble across a secret that even the police would kill to find, the boys must find it before the wrong person does. They go through many puzzles and secrets that even the police force do not find.
I liked the book because of their dedication to do the right thing even thought they were mere dumpsite boys and i also liked what they did at the end of the story and how it ended.
Science Fiction
4 stars
This story is about a "soul" named Wanderer and she is in a new host body on the newly taken over planet Earth. But she is having problems with an invisible threat named Melanie Stryder who refuses to fade away. Melanie was one of the resisting humans who found out what was happening before it was too late. She hated the "parasites" but has to get along with Wanderer in order to make it to her goal, to go home. Wanderer goes along with Melanie because she is dying to be human and eventually the two become on friendly terms. The both of them go on a pain staking journey to get back to the humans Melanie loves and refuses to give up and back to the man she loves.
I loved this book because I usually don't like Science fiction but this book is specially made for people like that and it tells about how even if your "worlds apart" there's a place somewhere you will always belong.
Multicultural
5 stars
Andrew, Robbie and a bunch of their other teammates were celebrating in the locker room after an exciting game in which they won. Andy and Robbie decided to celebrate thier victory by driving around and getting wasted. This horrible decision led to the death of Andy's best friend Robbie washington. This tragedy turning point for their high school and expecially for the life of Andy. The accident was never over in the eyes of Andy and that attitude made push everyone in his life away even himself.
I liked this book because it expressed how drunk driving can really destroy someones life. I recommend this book to all teenage drivers because it would really make thim realize that drinking and driving is not an option.
Multicultural
5 stars
In the book forged by fire Gerald and his little sister have been constantly getting abuse by their step dad for 5 years. They finally get help and he gets put in jail for 9 years, and after 9 years their mom lets him move back in and their trying to find a way to get rid of him again.
I liked this book because it was very suspenseful and it got my attention and i couldn't put the book down.
Fantasy
5 stars
This book is about a boy who is forced to go into hiding because someone is trying to kill him. Harry and two of his friends go out looking for Horcruxes witch there are seven of them. Two of them have been destroyed and harry and his friend go looking for the others to destroy them.
I liked the book because I like fantasy books. I liked it because the author put great detail in and when you thought something was going to happen and it didn't and it made me want to keep reading it.
Realistic
5 stars
Halley and her mom have always been close , but that begins to change when her moms sends her away to summer camp. When Halley arrives home she realizes that her bestfriend Scarlett just lost her boyfriend in a motorcyle accident. Now school begins and the bad news unraves. Scarlett only had sex once and now she's pregnant and a single mother. Halley becomes involved with a rich boy named Macon which her parents really don't want her dating. He pushes Halley to have sex but she refuses. Then pregnant Scarlett becomes friends with a super nerd Cameron. On prom night Scarlett goes into labor but now it shows how everyone had to grow up , even if they didn't want to.
I enjoyed this book because Halley was quiet , sweet, shy girl. Scarlett was always the ine with tougher skin but now she had to lean on Halley shoulder. After a one , one night stand , Scarlett loses her love Michael the next day but is left with a piece of his heart by becoming inpregnanted with his child. I suggest young teen girls should read this book to know your life could change drastically when you least expect it. But all ways have a good friend because instead of having siblings god gives you bestfriends (:
Realistic
4 stars
The book if i stay is about a 17 year old girl named Mia. Mia is very mature for her age. One day in Oregon it snowed and it doesn’t snow very often in Oregon and when it does everything shuts down. Mia and her family which consists of her, her mom and dad, and her little brother Teddy, decide to go for a drive to a friend’s house for the day. When everything is going good in Mia’s life; she has an awesome family, a hobby that she loves, and an amazing boyfriend. Something happens that will change her life forever. While driving Mia closes her eyes to take in the classical music playing which she loves and suddenly a truck rams into the side of their car. After the wreck Mia jumps up put of the ditch and seems to be completely fine. When she goes to look if her parents are okay she discovers her mom and dad are dead. She goes looking for her little brother Teddy. When she thinks she has found him she realizes he is wear her bracelet that her boyfriend has given her. It was really Mia laying there not Teddy. Mia struggles to figure out how to get back into her own body.
So far i really like the book If I stay. The book keeps you guessing and wondering what will happen to Mia and her life after she gets through this. I would suggest this book for people who like to guess or be surprised what will happen next.
Historical Fiction
4 stars
If you like adventurous books you would probably like this book. It is about traveling and living in a new town for the summer during a war. It’s about meeting new people and discovering who you really are. You discover new land and untold secrets. There are parts in the book that you would expect what happens but there are things in it that you wouldn’t expect to happen. It talks about having to paint light houses and if you have your lights on at night you have to have your blinds covering them so ships can't see them.
The book is boring at the beginning but when you keep reading it becomes adventurous. Parts of it can get confusing but if you keep reading it will start making more since to you. If you like to read books about war you would probably like it, even though it doesn’t talk much about war in the beginning of the war but towards the middle it starts to more. It describes how living not being able to see or talk to your family can feel.
Historical Fiction
4 stars
I think that this book is for teens and up. If you are older than 10, then all ages will love this book. It's about your two typical girls, best friends. Annemarie must do whatever she can to protect her best friend, Ellen Rosen, a Jew. Ellen's parents leave to protect Ellen, and ask the Johansens to let Ellen stay with them. Annemarie and her family of course say yes, and the adventure began. In the end, Peter risks his life, being discovered by the Nazis and remembered on the night that his girlfriend, Lise, and him escaped. The Nazis remembered them, and realized that Peter wasn't killed that night. In the very end, everything is almost happy. No one knew when the Rosens would return, but they were safe - escaped. I thought it was a great way to end the book, knowing that everyone was safe. The letter of Peter written on the night before he would die was the saddest and most depressing. A story of true friendship. I read this in 6th grade and thought it was great. It's really awesome for using to teach children of literature in English class. It's a great book that will keep young children interested, even if they are in middle school / high school. A great educational value as well.
I think this book is great. I read it when I was in 6th grade and understood it perfectly. Suprisingly right now I am in 10th grade and ever since 6th grade it was my favorite book. The weird thing is that I hate reading but this book was the best book ever.
Mystery/Suspense
4 stars
The Dollangager kids make there way from home, or as close as the attic has come to a home. They run from fear and hatred and sadness, but they soon realize that they can only run for so long. Cathy, Chris and Carrie think that it would be very easy to escape their problems from Foxworth Manor. But, their past will always haunt them. Emtions running, and adrenline pumping they soon find out that they can not hide from their feelings and their past.
The reason I enjoy this book is because it's full of all the things teenagers go through. Crazy emotions, dreams, and family issues. But, this book alsp brings something else to the table. The Dollangager kids are kids who have seen it all, a crazy mother and grandmother, to loosing there dad and other loved ones. This book is like, if you think your life is bad, well take a look at mine it ain't so peachy either. If you like the books that keep you on edge and have a creepy and evil tone to it all, then you will LOVE this book. This is the kind of book that makes you think, atleast I don't have that crazy mother and makes you want to say "hey mom, thanks for being, you know, normal and stuff."
Realistic
5 stars
The book that I read was Perfect Chemistry. It was about a boy named Alex and a girl named Brittany they are total opposites and they never talk until their first day of senior year. A little incident happens. Then later in the day they walk into the same class, which is Chemistry. Their teacher, Mrs. Peterson, is really mean nobody really likes her. They all sit where they want to but the teacher said she already has assign seats for them. And what do you know they are chemistry partners. Either of them is very happy because of it.
I loved this book because it always kept me guessing. I never knew what was going to happen next. Even if you would predict what would happen your always worng. I would think the person/ people that would like this kind of book would be mature teenagers that wants to enjoy a nice book. Also if they love books that involve love and drama this is the book. And i promise you will not regret this book. I usually take forever to read books and this one only took me a week or less.
5 stars
Realistic
4 stars
The summer i turned pretty is about a girl that goes to a summer house every summer. She and one other family live their that family has two boys that she is good friends with. She gets treated differently this summer though. Her life takes a big turn during this summer at the summer house.
I liked this book because it was mysterious and it kept you guessing. This book also talks about things that can happen in real life. If you like romance and mystery then this is the book for you.
Realistic
4 stars
A girl loses her sister, due to suicide. She tries to figure out why, but she doesn't know where to start. She finds out what she had done before she commited suicide. Her sister scheduled to see all her old friends that she hasn't seen for a while. She never really thought much about it, and she didn't think her sister would do something like that. She's not that kind of person. She tries to step back, and go over Rebecca's steps. She even gets a job at a cafe, so she can try to find out who she saw her sister with while she was walking home from school one day. She looked in her organization book to try and see who he is. The only clue she could find is "T." Now she's searching and trying to put the puzzle pieces together in order to figure this out.
I really like this book because it's the kind of book that catches my eye. I'm really into the romantic types of books, and I think this book is perfect for me. The title makes me think that it's about somebody that tries something, and along the way she finds somebody that'll always be there for her. Anybody who likes books that have the unexpected would enjoy this book. You'll want to keep on reading once you start.
Realistic
4 stars
A girl name Daelyn who thinks that she does not belong on earth and want to kill herself. So she goes on websites to find out how to kill herself. Then a boy name Santana begins to sit with her after school while waiting for her parents. Even though that Daelyn told this boy to go away he still wanted to be her friend, because she wasn't the only one who had problems in her life.
Why i liked this book because this book was very real and it also explain how bullying can push young people to the very edge which i understand because bullying can cause alot of issues like this book.
Supernatural
5 stars
Edward is a vampire and doesn't really talk to anybody at school. He can read everybody’s mind except for Bella the new girl at school. Bella just moved from starting with her mom and now she is staying with her dad in forks. Bella and Edward don't really hit it off at first and then they began to like each other and start dating.
I loved this book because I am into vampires and things like that. if you are somebody that likes vampires and love books this would be the perfect book for you. I also loved this book because it is very catchy and you don't want to put it down. I recommend you pick it up and start reading it and watch you won't be able to put it down.
Realistic
4 stars
A girl falls in love with her best friend's brother, but something tragic happens. After the tragedy the girl and her best friend go on a family vacation. Her friend decides to have a contest and call it the twenty boy summer. Each day they are on vacation they will find a new boy. Can this girl find her summer romance in the twenty boy summer or has she already had her romance with someone else.
I liked this book because it was about romance and it was very funny. I would recomend this book to someone that likes romance with comedy, but also a little piece of tradgedy. It is kind of like a chick flick, but it's worth reading.
Nonfiction/Memoir
5 stars
This book was about the life of a Jewish boy that went through the holocaust. It makes you visualize all of the terrible things that he had to do and see at only 15 years old. This is a real historical yet real book that will change your views on the holocaust forever.
I honestly can say that there was no part in this book that i did not like. I was always excited to turn the page and see what new was going to happen next.
Realistic
5 stars
This book is about boy who is accused of putting up graphic pictures of a girl from a party.
I liked this book because it keeps your interest and I like books about things that could actually happen.
Mystery
5 stars
Neily Monroe starts at a new school, Brighton, where he meets Carly. Him and Carly become instant friends. It's not long before they start hanging out everyday and they both develop feelings for each other. They begin dating, and Neily couldn't be happier. He thinks everything is going perfect, until everything starts to go downhill. Carly's mom is diagnosed with cancer and ends up dying. This has a big impact on Carly and she starts questioning everything in her life, including her relationship with Neily. Her cousin, Audrey, has also became a big part of her life as her best friend. When Audrey starts dating Cass Irving, one of the popular guys in school, Audrey starts to bring Carly around his group of friends. This is when Carly and Adam Murray, the guy that has a bad reputation at school, start hanging out. Carly swears to Neily that her and Adam are just friends, but it's not long until Carly leaves Neily for Adam. Neily is heartbroken and doesn't know what to do. He remains obsessed with Carly. Carly gets involved with the wrong crowd and starts doing everything they do. One night, while Carly was up at the Empire Creek Bridge, she is shot and killed. Neily is the one who finds her there. He is devastated. Everyone in town believes that Enzo, Carly's uncle and Audrey's father, is the one who killed her because his gun is found in the lake where she was murdered. Audrey is forced to switch schools and her boyfriend Cass leaves her. A year later, Audrey returns to school in hopes of clearing her father's name. She asks Neily for help, and together they investigate every aspect of Carly's murder to find out who is her real killer is. In this process, they find out shocking information that no one would have thought before. Their information leads to the discovery of her killer, and it is one that no one would have expected.
I really enjoyed this book. The main reason is because with every chapter, it makes you want to read the next one to find out what happens next. It keeps the reader interested. When you think you know what happens next, it turns out to be completely different. The book deals with real life issues that could happen to any teenager as well. It's an awesome book and I'm glad i read it!
Nonfiction/Biography
3 stars
This book is about Adolf Hitler and his rise to power. This story starts off talking about his parents then moves on to him after about five or so pages. It tells how once hitler got older he went to school for art and wanted to be an artist. But he flunked out of art school because of lack of money so he then became homeless and crazy. He was living in a train station and trying to sell his art. As he got older he heard about a group who accept anyone that is white. At the time Hitler was homeless so he decided to join the group and found that he liked there speaking. So he became very interested in the group and began to speak in front of them. This caused him to rise through the club witch caused him to run all of the nazis. This made him a big leader which cause him to start his takeover. His speaches motivated people and people loved him. After he got all of the support he started to take over. He put all of the jews in the consentration camps and begun to take over all of the countries that he could. Then after everyone was looking for him he disapearded forever.
I liked this book because it had a good storyline and was factual.